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<p>It is a mistake to compare the situation in Quebec to the rest of
the Country. Qubec law (Civil Code) treats the concept of nuisance
very differently, so complaints about falling acorns, dripping sap
etc, do gain traction, where they would not elsewhere. I put quite
a few examples in Trees and The Law in Canada. Because the Code
allows for these types of court action I suspect municipalities
have little option but to comply, until the Code is changed.<br>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Yours sincerely,
On Behalf of Dunster and Associates Environmental Consultants Ltd.
Dr. Julian A Dunster R.P.F., R.P.P.., M.C.I.P., ISA Certified Arborist,
ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist # 378,
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Honourary Life Member ISA + PNWISA
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<div>The provinces most important newspaper reported a significant
quizz : how many Red Oak trees were cut down following
resident’s request on a given street in Quebec City, ou
province’s capital. </div>
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<div>Combien d’arbres à maturité et en santé ont été coupés par
la Ville de Québec à la demande d’automobilistes ? </div>
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<div>35. Ces chênes rouges d’une trentaine d’années en parfaite
santé ont été abattus dans le secteur de Loretteville au début
de novembre, à la demande de citoyens se plaignant que la
chute des glands endommageait leur véhicule, rue Bazire. La
Ville de Québec justifie aussi la coupe par la présence dans
les arbres de pucerons sécrétant du miellat, une substance
collante qui dégoutte sur ce qui se trouve sous l’arbre et
forme des champignons. La Ville s’engage à planter 35 nouveaux
arbres d’une essence à déterminer à l’automne 2024. </div>
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<div>35 Red Oaks in perfect condition. Residents complained that
acorns were damaging their cars as well as the gummy residue
from aphids. The officials promise to plant 35 new diversified
specimens at the fall od 2024.</div>
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<div>I have a hard time with the cities decision as the
environmental biomass benefits have not been transmitted. It
must imply the their urban tree policy is very old. Older than
the thirty year old oaks.</div>
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<blockquote type="cite">Le 15 nov. 2023 à 12:55, Elaine
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<div dir="ltr"> Street hazard trees postings could attract
drivers attention plus could lead to human factor
security. Parc, municipal golf courses, aérobic corridors
must be regularly assessed and dealt with.
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<div>Wind storm, ventury effects, any kind of gusty wind
or rain storm, etc. Must not lead to humans running
away. That is contrary to security training. </div>
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<div dir="auto">Put up signs in public places to
warn of the danger ie "in the event of strong
winds evacuate immediately" </div>
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looking into developing a tree hazard
abatement strategy for various public
spaces such as boulevards, trails, parks,
recreational areas as well as woodlot and
private property boundaries. This is in
response to the incidents at Trinity
Bellwood Park in Toronto where falling
trees and/or branches have hurt residents.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I would welcome any
experience or strategies you may have in
dealing with tree hazards.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you in advance
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